2018 Official Forum Member Review - Snell MTB Black & Red

[Rickp]

I think the biggest eye-opener to me was that a hack like me can tell a difference between balls. Before testing the reds, I would have put money on the fact that the ball doesn't really matter to a mid to high handicap. Now I know it does and I need to find the right match. The red appears to be "it" for me, but I'm open to other balls, specifically the black.

 

I won a dozen AVX's from the MGS Facebook giveaway, but given their price point, they better not be "my" ball.

 

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Give the Blacks a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

 

 

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[kingcscott]

#ChristmasInJuly summer10 through tonight 7/27! Save 10% off two dozen or more. Graves some blacks! Bam!

 

 

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[dhartmann34]

I found a Red the other day and decided to give it a try. Just holding it in my hand, it was shiny, and plastic feeling..... like I had a Titleist DT Solo or NXT TOur in my hand. Hitting it had a somewhat soft feel to it, and I was getting a lot of height out of it....but no distance. I'm guessing just too much spin for me. I'll stick to the blacks myself. That ball is phenomenal. 

[PING Apologist #9]

Been playing the Black's exclusively now for over a month and have yet to be dissappointed by them. They perform very well into the wind (even off of driver) with no ballooning and their feel around the greens really matches what Dean states about this balls' performance. Also very durable with hardly any surface defects to the survivors that I've played full rounds with-twice now!  

 

This ball has certainly helped improve my game and gives me a positive level of confidence. They are the real deal for sure.

[BurkeAliciouS09]

Thanks for the review! As a higher spin player, I may have to give these balls a shot!

 

 

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[PING Apologist #9]

Thanks for the review! As a higher spin player, I may have to give these balls a shot!

 

 

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Indeed! Please keep us posted if you do. My bet is you'll love them. Good luck and cheers!

[Kboom]

I have used the original MTB, and when the MTB Red came out I jumped on the opportunity because the numbers showed that the Red had more spin than the original. I notice the higher spin around the greens, but also notice that spin comes into play with the driver. I am a higher spin player from 150 yards and in, and I really like the MTB Red's for that area of my game. The flip side of that is when I hit a drive off the toe, the MTB Red's seem to spin a lot more than the original. This is what makes me think I should try the MTB Black, but is the spin around the green noticeable between the two? Thanks!

[dhartmann34]

I've only found and played and messed around with one red, but I can tell you the black performed the same, if not better around the greens for me. That said, the short game is really where I shine....so to have good performance around the green is a normal thing. I will continue to emphasize that the black was definitely long off the tee for me. Something about that low spin and good feeling firmness that works...and works well.

 

I have used the original MTB, and when the MTB Red came out I jumped on the opportunity because the numbers showed that the Red had more spin than the original. I notice the higher spin around the greens, but also notice that spin comes into play with the driver. I am a higher spin player from 150 yards and in, and I really like the MTB Red's for that area of my game. The flip side of that is when I hit a drive off the toe, the MTB Red's seem to spin a lot more than the original. This is what makes me think I should try the MTB Black, but is the spin around the green noticeable between the two? Thanks!

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[PAgolfer2017]

I'm also one that continues to be impressed with this ball. From tee to green, both the red and black perform well. Feels good off the driver and for me, the black is comparable in distance to the AVX/CS Truvis. I can get mid irons to stop on the green just fine, and wedge shots, whether full or not, do what I need them to do. Now if I put an awful swing on the ball, its' going to find the woods, but with the performance and price point, I don't know if you'll find a better deal.

[DPattGolf]

I'm also one that continues to be impressed with this ball. From tee to green, both the red and black perform well. Feels good off the driver and for me, the black is comparable in distance to the AVX/CS Truvis. I can get mid irons to stop on the green just fine, and wedge shots, whether full or not, do what I need them to do. Now if I put an awful swing on the ball, its' going to find the woods, but with the performance and price point, I don't know if you'll find a better deal.

Completely agree with all of this 

[Hackenstein]

I love reading through this thread... I have only tried the original Snell MTB so far and am completely in love with the performance. I still have a box to work through, but will definitely be checking out the new line. From what I read here, it sounds like they definitely deliver. 

[DPattGolf]

I love reading through this thread... I have only tried the original Snell MTB so far and am completely in love with the performance. I still have a box to work through, but will definitely be checking out the new line. From what I read here, it sounds like they definitely deliver. 

It definitely does! Played the Original and didn't love it for my game but the MTB Black has definitely made all the improvements necessary for everyone to at least consider putting it in play!

[PING Apologist #9]

Been playing with the Black pretty much all summer and it never fails to perform even in windy conditions. Just seems to penetrate right on through. Control around the greens is awesome too. I still don't hit many greens, but the few that I've stamped all had the ball stopping right near the landing zones. Also continues to impress with durability. I actually played a full 18 with a single ball not long ago and it hardly looked like it had a mark on it. Love it off the putter face too. Sounds solid and rolls true. Great ball!

[kingcscott]

I had an old MTB in my bag last week and played it by accident and wondered what was wrong with my ball. The Black has been and continues to be awesome. I just ordered two more boxes with the flag on them.

[kingcscott]

By the was I loved the OG MTB, but the Black far outperforms the old ball.

[dhartmann34]

I'm contemplating selling all my Kirkland's and picking up the Black. It performed so well for me and I want to play it...

By the was I loved the OG MTB, but the Black far outperforms the old ball.

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[PING Apologist #9]

I'm contemplating selling all my Kirkland's and picking up the Black. It performed so well for me and I want to play it...

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Heck, you'd probably make a profit doing that too!

[dhartmann34]

Maybe...I don't know what folks are paying for them. I'll have to check.

Heck, you'd probably make a profit doing that too!

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[PING Apologist #9]

Thread bump here...

Man the more I play with the MTB Blacks, the more impressed I am. Now I am definitely not a monster on approach shots, but the few times I get it right, say 150-100 in, this ball just STOPS! I mean within yards, or sometimes even feet from the pitch mark...dead. This ball in the hands of someone with better skills than me would surely be impressed by the way it performs consistently to PV1 standards. Chipping with it is also awesome. Soft off the face and accurate.

It will take a lot for a different ball to try and kick this one from my bag. The price is right and the performance is simply outstanding...even for the likes of me. This ball, combined with improved equipment and tons of playing and practice has helped me go from a 30 hcp to a 21 this season. It is consistent, reliable, durable and has awesome feel. All attributes of a "premium" ball but with a cost that is palatable.

Thank-you Dean Snell and thank-you to MGS for helping enlighten me to the fact that all golf balls are not created equal. This one ROCKS!

[Rickp]

Thread bump here...
Man the more I play with the MTB Blacks, the more impressed I am. Now I am definitely not a monster on approach shots, but the few times I get it right, say 150-100 in, this ball just STOPS! I mean within yards, or sometimes even feet from the pitch mark...dead. This ball in the hands of someone with better skills than me would surely be impressed by the way it performs consistently to PV1 standards. Chipping with it is also awesome. Soft off the face and accurate.
It will take a lot for a different ball to try and kick this one from my bag. The price is right and the performance is simply outstanding...even for the likes of me. This ball, combined with improved equipment and tons of playing and practice has helped me go from a 30 hcp to a 21 this season. It is consistent, reliable, durable and has awesome feel. All attributes of a "premium" ball but with a cost that is palatable.
Thank-you Dean Snell and thank-you to MGS for helping enlighten me to the fact that all golf balls are not created equal. This one ROCKS!

Definitely the Black is a very good ball for someone like me also. They’re no joke.


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[DPattGolf]

Definitely a winner! Especially if your someone who likes to buy multiple boxes at a time, they are a must have! 

[dhartmann34]

Snell has a sale on the MTB Black right now. 6 Dozen for $150. Pretty darn good, especially for such a great ball! 

I wonder if they'll have a Black Friday Sale?

[hartrick11]

I picked up a sixer of the MTB Black myself after getting the test dozen earlier this year. I've also converted a few friends. They just perform. That said, I didn't love the Red, either the sheen on the ball or the feel, especially in the short game, compared to the Black. Different strokes...

[dhartmann34]

Black has been fantastic for me. I'll be picking up 6 or 12 dozen at some point here. Just not sure if I should wait for Black Friday or not. Decisions decisions.

I picked up a sixer of the MTB Black myself after getting the test dozen earlier this year. I've also converted a few friends. They just perform. That said, I didn't love the Red, either the sheen on the ball or the feel, especially in the short game, compared to the Black. Different strokes...

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[Sluggo42]

I found one (Black) yesterday and hit it for the first time ever on 17 teebox. 311 yds.

then a gap wedge to a few feet for a bird. Then lipped the bird on 18 after 2 more good shots.

and it was pretty beat up too. So it seems really long, stops good.

meh...

 

[PING Apologist #9]

16 hours ago, Sluggo42 said:

I found one (Black) yesterday and hit it for the first time ever on 17 teebox. 311 yds.

then a gap wedge to a few feet for a bird. Then lipped the bird on 18 after 2 more good shots.

and it was pretty beat up too. So it seems really long, stops good.

meh...

 

I've gotten several comments from playing partners (especially strangers when playing as a single) on how well the Blacks play around the greens especially for shots on par-3 tees. Man if I hit those right-even with a 6i, they just seem to plant themselves real nice like a lawn dart. How'd it sound and feel for you?

[Sluggo42]

2 hours ago, PING Apologist #9 said:

I've gotten several comments from playing partners (especially strangers when playing as a single) on how well the Blacks play around the greens especially for shots on par-3 tees. Man if I hit those right-even with a 6i, they just seem to plant themselves real nice like a lawn dart. How'd it sound and feel for you?

I only got 4 hits and one 10’ putt and then 2 tap ins.

but, it all felt good, especially the crushed drive . The wedges in were nice, and spun decently. I’m all in on the chrome soft ‘s right now so unfortunately I will probably only play those 2 holes with it. But my initial reaction was good, and enough to where I would definately try them again in the future   

[dhartmann34]

Guess I still love em.... Cause I just got 8 dozen in the mail.

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[PING Apologist #9]

13 hours ago, dhartmann34 said:

Guess I still love em.... Cause I just got 8 dozen in the mail.

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Hoping Santa does the same for me!

[Mizuno_fan]

Snell vs vice I’m debating which one to order for my buddy and I.

 

 

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